arriviste — a person who has recently acquired wealth, influence, or celebrity but has not yet developed the dignity, manners, or social skills associated with it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has recently acquired wealth, influence, or celebrity but has not yet developed the dignity, manners, or social skills associated with it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌærɪˈvist/
Example Sentences
- The casino owner was seen as an arriviste who bought his way into the country club but still ate pizza with a fork and knife.
- Despite his millions, the tech entrepreneur remained an arriviste in the eyes of Boston's Brahmin families.
- She tried to hide her arriviste origins by hiring an etiquette coach and speaking with a fake British accent.
arriviste
NOUN[/ˌærɪˈvist/]
a person who has recently acquired wealth, influence, or celebrity but has not yet developed the dignity, manners, or social skills associated with it
a person who has recently acquired wealth but has not yet developed the dignity and social skills associated with it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'arriviste,' derived from the verb 'arriver' meaning 'to arrive.' The term literally describes someone who has 'arrived' at a higher social position through ambition rather than birth.
Breakdown
arriv- (to arrive, reach) + -iste (person who practices or believes in something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The casino owner was seen as an arriviste who bought his way into the country club but still ate pizza with a fork and knife.”
“Despite his millions, the tech entrepreneur remained an arriviste in the eyes of Boston's Brahmin families.”
“She tried to hide her arriviste origins by hiring an etiquette coach and speaking with a fake British accent.”
“The art collector's gaudy mansion screamed 'arriviste' to anyone with refined taste.”
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